Stessa

What Stessa does

Stessa is a cloud-based SaaS platform that provides rental property investors with an integrated system to track, manage, and report on the financial performance of their real estate portfolios. Its core offering unifies accounting and tax preparation (single-entry bookkeeping, automated transaction categorization, receipt scanning, and Schedule E tax packages), leasing workflows (vacancy marketing, RentPrep-integrated tenant screening with FCRA-certified review, and DocuSign e-signing on 60+ legal forms), rent collection (Stripe-backed ACH, credit, and debit payments with automated reminders and late fees), landlord banking (FDIC-insured cash management via Thread Bank with up to 3.24% APY), and an Investment Property Marketplace powered by Roofstock for finding, underwriting, and financing deals (including a LendingOne DSCR loan integration). The product is delivered via web, iOS, and Android and is organized into three subscription tiers: a free Essentials tier, Manage at $12/month annual ($15 monthly), and Pro at $28/month annual ($35 monthly), with annual billing offering roughly 20% savings.

Stessa serves a long tail of individual landlords and small real estate investors averaging 2.9 units per customer, spanning single-family rentals, multi-family, and short-term rentals, with 350,000+ active landlords as of October 2025 and 400,000+ newsletter subscribers. The go-to-market is product-led: a free tier lowers the entry barrier, with natural upsell into Manage and Pro as investors add properties and require advanced reporting, budgeting/pro-forma analysis, or higher-yield banking. Distribution is primarily self-service digital, augmented by an affiliate program (20% recurring commission for 2 years on Pro subscriptions and RentPrep screenings) and a preferred-services ecosystem including Mynd for full-service property management across 40+ U.S. markets, Steadily and Sure for insurance, Anderson Advisors and Ownwell for tax/legal, and LendingOne and Certain Lending for financing. The platform was founded in 2016, is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, operates with 11-50 employees, and has been a subsidiary of Roofstock since February 2025, when Roofstock acquired Stessa from JLL Technologies as part of a multi-faceted transaction that also brought JLL in as a strategic minority investor in Roofstock with a commercial partnership aimed at international expansion.

Name

Stessa

Legal name

Stessa, Inc.

Website

https://stessa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stessa is a cloud-based SaaS platform that helps individual landlords and small real estate investors manage rental property accounting, leasing, tenant screening, rent collection, banking, and acquisition through an integrated freemium web and mobile product, serving 350,000+ landlords as a Roofstock subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Property Management Software

NAICS

Real Estate Property Managers (53131), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (531210), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Real Estate (6500)

akta.pro primary industry

Property Management Advisory & Leasing Administration (FSAEAJAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Residential Rental Brokerage & Tenant Placement (BPAJAAAF)

Keywords

• Rental property management
• Real estate accounting software
• Tenant screening services
• Landlord banking solutions
• Investment property marketplace

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Subscription Revenue: Three-tier subscription model: Free Essentials, Manage ($12/month annual or $15/month monthly), and Pro ($28/month annual or $35/month monthly). Higher tiers unlock advanced features including unlimited receipt scanning, advanced reporting, budgeting/pro-forma, and priority support.
2. Tenant Screening Fees: Transaction-based fees for tenant screening services: $29 for Credit Report Only, additional fees for Full Background Check, and Complete Screening Package at $49. Optional add-ons include Income Verification ($10) and Income & Employment Verification ($15).
3. Affiliate Revenue: Affiliate program earns 20% commission on Stessa Pro subscriptions and RentPrep screenings referred by partners for 2 years from initial referral.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Stessa operates a SaaS platform purpose-built for real estate investors and landlords to track, manage, and analyze their rental property portfolios. The platform combines accounting and bookkeeping, tenant screening, rent collection, lease management, banking, tax preparation, and an investment property marketplace into a single integrated solution.

Product overview

Stessa is a unified rental property management SaaS platform for single-family and small multi-family real estate investors, offered as a cloud-based platform with multiple subscription tiers. The core Stessa Core Platform encompasses accounting/bookkeeping (single-entry with automated transaction categorization and tax packages), leasing and tenant screening (via integrated RentPrep), rent collection (via Stripe), an Investment Property Marketplace powered by Roofstock (for finding and analyzing deals), and Landlord Banking/Cash Management (via Thread Bank with up to 3.24% APY). Stessa is available in three subscription tiers: Essentials (free), Manage ($12/month), and Pro ($28/month), each adding progressively more features. The platform also integrates preferred service partners including Mynd (full-service property management), Steadily and Sure (insurance), Anderson Advisors and Ownwell (tax/legal), and LendingOne and Certain Lending (financing), plus DocuSign for e-signing, Zillow for listing syndication, and AppFolio for data import. A mobile app for iOS and Android extends functionality, and the platform serves over 350,000 landlords.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stessa Rental Property Management Platform Core SaaS platform for individual landlords and real estate investors to track income and expenses, manage properties and tenants, and analyze portfolio performance from web and mobile apps.
• Tenant Screening (TCA Score) Standalone tenant screening service that pulls credit, criminal, and eviction data from TransUnion, providing a TCA Score and lease analysis tools for landlords during the leasing process.
• Rent Collection Standalone rent collection capability enabling landlords to collect ACH rent payments online and automate recurring rent charges for tenants.
• Investment Property Marketplace Online marketplace that connects Stessa users with vetted real estate agents and Roofstock-powered investment property listings for buying, selling, and researching rental properties.
• Landlord Banking (Cash Management Account) Cash management bank account integrated within the platform that pays rent, automates rent deposits, holds reserves, and earns interest through FDIC-insured partner banks.
• Tax Center Tax preparation and filing offering that generates Schedule E reports and surfaces common real estate tax deductions for landlords.

Quantifiable outcome

• Users save up to $4,000 and 100+ hours annually on average
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and general.

• LendingOnecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 January 2026Partnership to provide DSCR (Debt-Service Coverage Ratio) loan quotes on eligible properties listed on Stessa's Investment Property Marketplace. The integration includes a best rate guarantee for qualified customers, helping investors assess affordability and cash flow potential before submitting offers. LendingOne brings over 10 years of dedicated financing solutions to the network.
• RentPrepcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegrated tenant screening service providing comprehensive background checks, credit reports, eviction and criminal history searches, and optional income/employment verification. FCRA-certified screener review included. Pricing: Credit Report Only $29, Complete Screening Package $49.
• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing partner for rent collection services. Stripe helps keep landlord and tenant information safe and secure with multi-layer encryption and security measures.
• DocuSigncoreTechnology or IntegrationElectronic signature integration for legal documents and leases. Available on Stessa Pro plan with 60+ legal forms and templates for landlords.
• MyndcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTech-enabled full-service property management partner covering 40+ markets around the US. Transactions fully integrated with Stessa. Recommended for growth-driven investors wanting professional management without day-to-day involvement.
• SteadilygeneralGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance partner providing landlord insurance quotes through Stessa. Tech-enabled national landlord insurance provider offering quotes in minutes without phone calls. Most existing policies can be canceled anytime for prorated refund.
• Certain LendinggeneralGTM or Marketing PartnerDirect lender for real estate investors offering flexible capital to scale businesses. Redesigned investor mortgage to reduce surprises with loans closing in as few as 5 days.
• AndersongeneralGTM or Marketing PartnerLegal and tax partner offering free virtual workshops for asset protection and tax planning for rental property portfolios. Provides personalized plans to unlock significant tax benefits.
• OwnwellgeneralGTM or Marketing PartnerProperty tax appeals partner offering no-risk tax contesting services. Partners handle paperwork and contest assessments; clients only pay if appeal is successful.
• SuregeneralGTM or Marketing PartnerRenters insurance partner offering fast, low-cost coverage. Stessa promotes renters insurance to protect landlords and encourages tenants to get quotes.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Buildium: Buildium is a leading SaaS property management platform serving small-to-mid landlords and property managers, competing directly with Stessa across accounting, tenant screening, and rent collection — but typically targets larger portfolios and professional managers.
• Baselane: Baselane offers an integrated banking and property management platform for individual landlords, directly mirroring Stessa's combination of high-yield banking accounts, rent collection, and bookkeeping — making it one of the closest direct competitors.
• TurboTenant: TurboTenant provides a free landlord platform with screening, listings, and rent collection, targeting the same DIY small-landlord segment as Stessa's free Essentials tier and competing on price and ease of use.
• RentRedi: RentRedi is a landlord SaaS offering rent collection, tenant screening, accounting, and mobile apps, with similar flat-fee pricing — competing head-to-head with Stessa for small-portfolio investors.
• Avail (by RealPage): Avail provides a free landlord and tenant platform with screening, leasing, and rent collection, now owned by RealPage — overlapping heavily with Stessa's SMB landlord feature set and target market.
• Landlord Studio: Landlord Studio offers mobile-first property management, rent collection, and accounting for small landlords, directly competing with Stessa in the under-10-unit investor segment with similar freemium pricing.
• Hemlane: Hemlane provides property management software for small landlords with leasing, rent collection, and optional full-service management, overlapping significantly with Stessa's leasing and tenant screening features.

Emerging players

• DoorLoop: DoorLoop is a fast-growing cloud property management SaaS targeting small-to-mid landlords and property managers with similar accounting, tenant, and leasing modules as Stessa, but with a stronger focus on professional managers.

Broad incumbents

• AppFolio: AppFolio is a broad property management platform serving residential and commercial portfolios — already integrated into Stessa for transaction syncing, but a larger incumbent expanding down-market with its own solutions.
• Yardi: Yardi is a dominant enterprise property management suite serving large residential and commercial portfolios; while focused up-market, it represents the broader incumbent category Stessa is differentiated against at the small-investor end.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/StessaHQ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stessa
• Instagraminstagram.com/stessahq
• Xx.com/StessaHQ

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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